Agronomy Division Manager

Position Title/Summary	Agronomy Division Manager
Recruiter's Name *	Jeri Derrig
Email *	jdderrig@landolakes.com
Industry *	agriculture
Company *	Land O'Lakes
A southern Iowa agriculture cooperatve is seeking an agronomy division manager. Responsibilities included managing sales, marketing and operational activities of the agronomy department. Position will have three direct reports and a division staff of 23. Division Sales Volumes: 26,000 tons of fertilizer, $4 million in chemicals, $2 million in seed and $1.5 million in custom application. Eduction/Experience: • 5 years agronomy experience and/or supervising staff • Experience developing and executing sales and business development plans. • Analytical background including P&L management • Previous experience managing an agronomy operation preferred
Apply To:	Jeri Derrig
Application Deadline	May 1, 2009

Agronomist / Applicator

Position: Agronomist/Applicator
Location: Northwest Wisconsin

Highlights: Sales agronomist position to develop and support marketing strategy, sales and services of plant nutrients, crop protection products and seed, to improve producer’s overall crop production and profitability. Will be involved with custom application in season, farm calling and other activities remainder of year.

Qualifications Desired: BS degree in agriculture related major, 2 year associate degree, or 3 years of crop input experience. Good communication skills and an exceptional work ethic.

Send resumes to: Gary Tomter, 325 8th St., Prairie du Sac, WI 53578 or email: gary.tomter@chsinc.com

Super Agronomy Sales Specialist Job

                     

            Pearl City Elevator, Inc.

                                             4306 W. Galena Rd.

                                             Lena. IL. 61048

             Agronomy Department

                                     Job Description

Products: Fertilizer, Ag Chemical, Seed, Precision Farming Products, and Services, and Nutrient Management Services.

Job Title:  Agronomy Sales Specialist

Responsibility: To work with local farmers, offering Agronomy products and services, while keeping the company and customers best interests in mind. While performing your daily activities, always maintain a professional image and appearance.

Primary Duties:

• Direct Sales: Sell and service our present customer list, while growing their business relationship with the company and yourself. Develop a key prospective customer list and design a specific plan for obtaining a large portion of every prospects agronomy business.

• Know and utilize all the agronomy products and programs of the multiple seed and chemical brands the Pearl City Elevator sells to maximize the goals and objectives set forth by the Agronomy Dept. Manager and the Agronomy Sales Team.

• Work directly with other salesman and the operations and office managers planning and executing each days activities to insure the best efficiencies and service for the company and customer. 

• Attend meetings and training sessions deemed necessary by management  to keep updated on products, services, and the general Ag environment. 

• Work with the entire Agronomy Sales Team to produce new sales programs and services offered by the Agronomy Department. 

• Be willing to invest the time necessary to make the company and yourself successful.

Supervision:

General Manager and respective Department Managers  

Pearl City Elevator, Inc.

Farmer owned Cooperative

Six locations – All Northwestern Illinois

$128,000,000 sales   Grain, Agronomy, Energy, Feed, and Services

Interested parties please respond to email address – bdrane@mchsi.com

Soybean Product Development Agronomist - Indiana

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Soybean Product Development Agronomist, PDA Scientist – Monroeville, IN - 991

Role Purpose – The purpose of the Soybean PDA Scientist role is to identify, characterize and position superior performing varieties that meet business targets and identified market needs including key traits and technologies.

Accountabilities - Coordinate Soy PD Stage 5 & 6 Trial activity for the Eastern region, including: a. Coordinate trial design, content, and testing locations b. Lead promotion of new lines from Stage 5 to 6 c. Work with Breeders, Station Managers, and appropriate commercial contacts, for placement of Stage 4, 5 and 6 trials within Syngenta locations and with outside collaborators. d. Take notes and/or coordinate note taking on Stage 4, 5 and 6 trials, input data, analyze data and summarize data for promotion decisions 2. Working with Technical Product Specialists (TSP) Product Managers (PM): a. Provide timely data to facilitate promotion decisions for all product outlets b. Attend and present data at meetings to allow selection decisions on new varieties c. Actively participate as appropriate at field days designed to help show and position products d. Attend meetings with key external customers to position key lines as required 3. Provide input for Soybean Breeding programs: a. Review product and technology needs on an annual basis to provide direction and support for planning of the early pipeline b. Provide feedback received from customers on performance of key varieties and competitor products 4. Coordinate other agronomic trials as needed, including: a. Trials of new product offerings with Crop Protection (e.g. seed treatments/herbicides) b. Variety positioning trials (e.g. row spacing, soil response) 5. Work with Breeder and Station Manager to provide feedback that allows continuous improvement in plot quality and testing efficiency 6. Manage Data and Reports by use of SPIRIT and Data Miner, maintaining current reports and developing new reports as needed.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities – Experience in plant breeding and/or as a professional agronomist

Critical knowledge: Knowledge of product development • Thorough knowledge of soybean agronomy • Knowledge of soybean germplasm, traits and NAFTA markets. • Ph.D., Masters or equivalent

Critical Skills: Excellent organization, communication and computer skills.

 Excellent interpersonal skills, especially those required to successfully function as part of a cross-functional team.  Ability to understand and communicate complex instructions.  Excellent data analysis and presentation skills.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Agronomy Sales - Owatonna, MN

Job/Work/Project Description: Sedona AG in partnering with a local Co-op, has an excellent Sales Agronomist opportunity to market agricultural technology products including traited corn seed, fertilizer, chemicals, plus other products to producers and growers. This opportunity would be excellent for experienced sales professionals or a new graduate as training is available. The Co-op has a well established customer base. Candidates must be enthusiastic, reliable, self-motivated, and passionate about the benefits these products offer. This position involves on-farm selling, customer service, and implementing technology.

Experience in the seed industry is preferred. Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities, vehicle, and full benefits package are offered. We currently have a territory available in the Owatonna, Minnesota with concentration in  Steele County.

Requirements: Individual must have strong sales with an agronomy degree, CCA or equivalent experience with a proven track record; be a self starter; good public speaker; and be a team player. Computer skills are a must. Individual must have a valid driver's license and pass a drug test before employment. Work with sales/agronomists developing and implementing programs, both manufacturer and in house brand if applicable. Individual is also responsible for inventory management.

• Responsible for sales and products receipts, including pre-pay bookings and counter sales • Responsible for ordering, seed allocations, transfers, variety changes, seed size changes and shortages Seed Warehouse • Organize orders, Dispatch deliveries • Treat/Load/Dispatch bulk soybeans orders Test Plots • Locate customers in our trade area to cooperate with planting test plots and/or side-by-side comparisons.

Individual must also be able to work irregular hours as needed. Seasonal overtime is expected.

Contact Name: Amanda Brechler Email Address: amanda@careerpros.com

Title: Agronomy Sales

Company: Sedona AG Service Type of Work: Full Time

Where Job is Located: Owatonna, MN

Can Work from Home: No

Must Hire By: ASAP!

Agronomist - Wisconsin

We are currenty looking to add a full time Agronomist here in Gods country in north east Wisconsin.

Qualifications:  Knowlege of --Chemicals and spray rec's

                                                   Seeds and fertilizer rec's

                                                   C.C.A or ability to attain.

                                                   Like working in a team atmosphere

Starting salary depends on Qualifications and experience.

Company 401k program

Bonus program

Insurance program

Paid holidays

 

Send resume to Door County Coop. 317 Green Bay Rd. Sturgeon Bay WI. 54235

Agronomist/Applicator - Wisconsin

Position: Agronomist/Applicator

Location: Northwest Wisconsin 

Highlights: Sales agronomist position to develop and support marketing strategy, sales and services of plant nutrients, crop protection products and seed, to improve producer's overall crop production and profitability.  Will be involved with custom application in season, farm calling and other activities remainder of year.

Qualifications Desired: BS degree in agriculture related major, 2 year associate degree, or 3 years of crop input experience.  Good communication skills and an exceptional work ethic. 

Send resumes to:  gary.tomter@chsinc.com

Plant Performance Specialist (Home Office Job!)

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Plant Performance Specialist – Field /Work from Home office – (Candidate can be located in Northern, IL, Wisconsin, MN, or IA) - 932

Role Purpose – 

The Plant Performance Specialist role is a new role to Syngenta and the Northern Field Crops Business unit. The role is directly responsible for improving Syngenta's focus and success in the emerging plant performance markets in the row crop market. Being a new role, the incumbent must possess keen leadership through influencing skills, ability to develop and locally execute business strategies, focus energy on must wins and leverage creativity and innovation to win an expanding market space. The PP Specialist is the primary conduit to addressing local market needs at the district level with the PP commercial and marketing strategies. The PP Specialist must be highly skilled in technical agronomy and posses the unique skill of converting technical information and data into effective selling, positioning and marketing tools. A key role of the PP Specialist is to execute the commercial strategy locally across the NFC districts as well as operationally manage the logistics of in season field work/applications. Syngenta must win in this emerging market space and the PP Specialist is accountable for delivering this ambition.

Accountabilities – 

Execution" function of the PP Commercial lead • Developmental role…2-3 years timeframe (similar to AgriEdge Specialist) • Primary district interface, approximately 1 Specialist per 2 districts. • Cultivate internal working relationships…primary goal should be to assist the Districts/BU in achieving CPP targets. • Coordinate PP data (yield, maps, etc) with TSR team. • Align local plans with PP strategy. • Development of clear and concise marketing tools to implement • Customer meetings, retail contact (KEY segmented) with local field team • National account proprietary product recommendations and message alignment • Technical support, data collection and analysis • Implementing the "operation", who goes where, when • Mapping, aerial applicator logistics, etc…overall resource mgt. • Conduct the training for Districts/Customers/DSR' etc

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Minimum 2+ years in industry • Required field sales and/or experience • Proven track record in strategic decision making • Strong technical background recommended • Deep knowledge of retail customer business • Organizational effectiveness and product/brand/crop knowledge

Critical Skills:

• Excellent Negotiating skills. Communication and Interpersonal skills. Understanding of Headquarters operations. Manufacturing experience helpful. Project administration and policy writing. Leadership skills including mentoring, coaching, and team building. Ability to establish relationships with internal clients, site Procurement and regional Procurement Managers. Experience in contract review and support. Knowledge of Statement of Work key elements. Ability to gather and understand market intelligence data and communicate to Team. Capability to initiate and lead cross-functional teams.

Critical experience:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years sales management/ marketing experience, preferably in the Ag industry

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Supply Technician IV - Plant - Coon Rapids, Iowa

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Supply Technician IV – Plant – Coon Rapids, IA

Role Purpose – 

To produce a reliable supply of high quality seed by executing production plant tasks assign by Plant Management. Foster an operational culture founded on HSE and process improvement.

Accountabilities – 

Tasks and/or Responsibilities may include but not limited to Corn and/or Soybean: • Conditioning Supervisor - Supervises conditioning operation. • Area Manager and/or District Manager – Assisting Field Manager, Asst. Plant Manager, Plant Manager or Agronomist with communicating and contracting acreage with growers, supervising the planting of seed crop, scouting fields for insects and diseases, assigning area during harvest (drying, shelling, field, etc), organizing field inspections process and managing field crews. Responsible for pesticide management program including scouting, diagnosis, application and documentation. Rouging and detasseling of seed fields in assigned area for seed production. • Maintenance Supervisor – Responsible for managing the maintenance of equipment, vehicles and grounds for the Supply Chain site. Schedules maintenance activities and assigns tasks to employees Set up preventive maintenance and training program to keep operations running smoothly. • Pre-Conditioning Lab Coordinator – Perform yield estimates, bin inspections and bin sampling. • Receiving-Sorting Coordinator – Data entry to update inventory and deliveries. • Harvest Coordinator – Responsible for harvest time inspections • Shipping/Distribution Coordinator - Work with shipping, data entry to update inventory, using SAP or other software tracking systems. • Warehouse Supervisor - Coordinate warehouse processes including storage, maintenance and shipping of company products. Coordinate activities for warehouse personnel, develop employee labor skills, and load trucks accurately and quickly. Maintains reports, records, identifies historical benchmarks to establish goals. Tracks and monitors inventory. Coordinates with Plant Management Team to set schedules and determine workforce needs. • Plant HSE Lead – Work with Plant Management Team on training and maintaining a safe work environment fostering an operational culture founded on HSE and process improvement. • Bagging Lead - Manage the bagging of product per instructions provided by plant management. Will need to know how bagging equipment works. Making sure all bagging supplies are available per instructions. Might manage certain amount of manpower. Oversee bagging crew to ensure product is packaged according to quality requirements. Enter daily bagging quality information on computer to update inventory. • Machine Operator – Operates tractor, harvest equipment and/or other equipment. • Plant Lab QA Manager – Perform quality checks on seed in a lab setting from bin samples and finished lot samples. Perform germination test, moisture, clean-out percentages, grading test, seed counts and test weight.

Guidelines for Responsibilities • Managing people and processes 50% to 100% of time • High levels of planning responsibility and innovation • Contributes to performance appraisals and employee development • Higher levels of financial, quality and safety impact • Requires minimal supervision or direction • High level of internal (plant/facilities, product managers ),external (contractors/vendors/dealers) interaction • High level of complexity involving multiple tasks, and requirement of varied technical skills • Shall comply with all Syngenta and legal safety policies, identify, report and remediate if possible any unsafe acts or conditions within the facility.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Must be High School graduate or GED degree • Associate degree is preferred • Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) preferred • Commercial Pesticide Applicators License preferred • An agricultural background is also preferred • Knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures. • May require knowledge of general industrial, electrical, and repair requirements.

Critical experience:

Minimum 3 years to 5 years Seed industry experience

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Excellent communication skills - Critical for this position to be able to communicate with co-workers internal/external. • Excellent organization skills • Team orientated • PC and business software skills • Strong supervisory skills • Decisive- Will need to make proper, timely, effective decisions on seed shipments to meet the demands of sales and customers. Develop backup plans/options to have available when making decisions. • Trusted- Will need to make good sound judgment calls in regards to distribution, inventory and seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company. Will need to gain the trust of sales agents and customers. • Results-Oriented • Innovative- To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies. • Ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs • Ability to make timely, effective decisions • Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests • Detail/Accuracy Oriented- All procedures and policies must be understood and followed. • Data entry into data management systems must be accurate due decisions being made by other departments based on the information

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE

Marketing Research Agronomist - Site Leader - Ames, IA

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Marketing Research Agronomist- Site Leader – Ames, IA 

Role Purpose – 

To identify, design, prepare, plant, maintain, harvest, and analyze agronomic studies on corn and soybean varieties that support the brand campaign message. Types of studies include product characterization, product interaction, technology validation, technology efficacy, and general agronomy. Assist in presentation of educational handouts, reports, updates, and presentations on results of research studies and basic agronomy information for use by Syngenta Seeds personnel in sales calls, dealer training sessions, customer meetings, and influencer updates. Coordinate day-to-day research and farming activities and prioritize personnel workload and task assignments at all research sites in which the station is responsible for.

Accountabilities – 

Assist Agronomy Marketing Manager with determination of research topics and design studies. This involves identifying and prioritizing important study topics, determining seed and other agricultural product entry lists, designing studies, and making all necessary pre-planting preparations to conduct studies (obtaining technology testing agreements, obtaining seed treatment materials, determining common use rates/activities of other agricultural products and obtaining these products for inclusion in studies, creating plot plans and field maps, treating seed, and counting/packaging seed). • Coordinate field activities such as planting, plot maintenance, and harvest of research plots and bulk crop areas. This includes routine site/farm maintenance activities such as tillage, soil sampling, and fertilizer applications, planting plots and bulk areas, applying/implementing treatments, collecting observations and in-season data, and maintaining the plots throughout the growing season. Fall activities include harvest counts and actual plot harvest. • Manage field research/farming activities of Marketing Research Agronomy staff. Includes prioritizing tasks, assigning workloads, and coordination of treatment application and note taking activities of Marketing Research Agronomy staff and part-time workers. • Analyze data and prepare agronomic reports and presentations. Prioritize and conduct statistical analysis of yield and in-season data for each study, including combining data for multi-year and/or multi-site/multi-site-year analyses. Interpret analysis and develop initial presentation plan for discussion with Marketing Research Agronomy group. Write report/update/presentation (or multiples of the three) of group consensus study interpretation in a user friendly and technically sound format. • Present research and general agronomy information to Syngenta Seeds personnel, dealers, customers, prospects, and influencers. Examples of agronomy data presentation opportunities include Seed Advisor Training, Company Conferences, Winter Agronomy Meetings for customers and prospects, Crop Consultant Technical Updates, local dealer meetings, Field day event tours, and one-on-one contact with farmers. Marketing Research Agronomists present information through a number of formal and in-formal avenues and must be able to speak on a wide variety of agronomic and product issues with very short or no notice. • Equipment maintenance. Marketing Research Agronomy equipment must constantly be maintained and updated to insure maximum precision in all treatment applications. This area includes daily routine maintenance activities, seasonal equipment preparation, design and/or design and creation of new pieces of equipment to improve treatment effectiveness and/or general farm efficiency, and a continuing understanding of equipment needs and status. • Personal development. Attend appropriate professional society meetings, university updates, and training seminars, and read scientific literature to maintain a strong agronomic resource base. Attend Company sanctioned and/or outside source training seminars on personal development and communication skills as agreed upon with Argonomy Marketing Manager.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Ph.D. and/or MS in Agronomy / related field or BS in Agronomy with a minimum of 5 years experience with direct involvement in agrononomy research and data analysis. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Good personnel and facility management skills.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Prioritizes actions and ensure appropriate support and resources. • Helps us see how our objectives are aligned to the company strategy and add value. • Skillfully plans, organizes and monitors performance to meet deadlines. • Coaches people to excel by giving clear, direct and skillful feedback.

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE